14.3% alc., 220 cases,
$38. Aged 10 months in 33% new French oak barrels.
·Subdued, primary aromas of spice, violets, cut flowers
and mint. Some very alluring dark red cherry and berry fruit peeks out showing impressive grip, focus and
length. Still helter-skelter with fine-grain tannins to the front. All silk and satin on the palate. Like a new Louis
Vuitton purse: you need to break it in before showing it off. Will come around sooner than the 2008s, but
needs another year or two. Excellent the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Very good.Reviewed March 2, 2011